What draft pick was Caris Levert?

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Caris LeVert
Caris LeVert

Caris LeVert is an American shooting guard/small forward who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. LeVert emerged as a standout basketball player at Pickerington High School Central, where he led his team to a state championship. For college, he played four seasons at the University of Michigan before declaring for the NBA draft.

Since getting drafted into the league in 2016, LeVert has played for three teams as of April 2024 (Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, and now the Cavaliers). In the 2023/24 season for the Cavs, LeVert averaged 14.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists over 68 games.

What team was Caris LeVert drafted to?

Caris LeVert Draft
Caris LeVert Draft

The Indiana Pacers selected LeVert with the 20th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. However, his rights were subsequently traded to the Brooklyn Nets, where he spent his first five seasons.

After joining the Nets, LeVert missed the first half of his rookie season as he was recovering from a foot injury. However, he was eventually given a rookie scale contract by the Nets.

In January 2021, LeVert was part of a multi-team blockbuster trade involving superstar James Harden, which sent him to the Indiana Pacers. He spent two seasons with the Pacers before being traded to the Cavs in February 2022.

FAQs on What draft pick was Caris Levert?

A. Yes, Caris LeVert was drafted by the Indiana Pacers with the 20th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. 

A. Caris LeVert plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

A. Caris LeVert can play both shooting guard and small forward.

A. Caris LeVert attended University of Michigan for college.

A. During the 2021/22 season, the Pacers traded LeVert and a second round pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Ricky Rubio and draft picks.

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